i got injured last night at the 1st session of the nike running clinic in ultra. for what it's worth, at least it didn't happen during the orientation. ha ha ha.
the coaches asked us to do four laps around the oval. that's four 400 meters run and it's just the warm up. i have been mostly walking on 5km fun run so this is something very new and unfamiliar. i haven't run anything more than 200 meters.
the first lap was fine. i was at the tail of my group but im keeping up. towards the end of lap 2 the fine feeling was gone. what the f*** did i get myself into? i am running alone, my group is several meters ahead of me. i ran still but i promised my self i'll stop after the 3rd lap, after all 3 is better than 2 di ba? he he he. at the next curve, i saw my group stretching already. silly me wants to take my bib and discreetly jump out of the field. reminds me of stint at active & fitness run. shhhh. apparently, someone is waiting for me at the end.
coach: mag stretching tayo
me: ok. kunin ko lang yung water ko
TOINK!
i tripped! after one step i must have shown pain all over my face so coach hurried back to assist me. i sat on the grass and i was about to remove my shoes but coach stopped me, he said it might swell. that didn't help, it scared me. waaaah! after five minutes or so the pain was not as much. coach john gave me a one on one stretching. woohoo! but after that they decided to put me on the chair. had to put an ice on my ankle.
now tell me, who else gets himself injured after a warm up? on the grass? waaaaah!
actually its not just my fault, it's ultra's fault as well. why would they have a sloping part on that grass? i didn't get to take a closer look but it looks like a drain. oh well! better luck next time.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
My First 10K
let me share my first 10k run story.
friday night, i was convinced that the nike+ sportband is busted (thanks to elbert of philmug for offering to have it replaced). i asked my cousin to lend me her sportkit, she agreed (after i promised to bring her sonja's cupcakes). went to work early on saturday only to find out my meeting was cancelled. feeling sleepy all day.
after work, went to check the nike and adidas sale at megamall. had to wait 20 minutes in line just to pay one shirt. i wanted to leave na nga but its a really nice climacool shirt from adidas so i said what the heck (actually "sige na nga" ni english ko lang para sosyal).
then i went to trinoma to get my ipod earphone replacement. you see, my ipod warrantly already expired last june but with some twist of fate e next year pa ang expiration nya as per apple's record. e di maigi, i've been a nice ipod fan naman. i was having a hard time finding an atm in trinoma. unlike ayala center makati, wala sila masyado bpi atm dun. naliligaw na nga ako sa pasikot sikot nila. tamang tama malapit sa exit yung goldilocks. bumili ako nung wheaten bread health tinapay. i could eat this kahit walang palaman kasi masarap sya talaga. but for breakfast, i prefer it with ludy's peanut butter (they now have a no cholesterol variant).
i got home around 9:30 pm. i was very excited for the race. nakalatag sa floor yung mga gamit ko. ipod, camera batteries, and cellophone... charged. jelly belly sports beans, audio waist pack, visor, camera, memory cards, bib, towel, changing clothes, wind jacket (in case it rains), umbrella (not for running), post race energy bar and drinks, injury kit, sunblock... all checked. i ended up sleeping at 1:30 am. i set the alarm at 3:00 am. when the alarm sounded i set it again for 3:30 am, then again at 3:45. when i woke up, 5:30 am na and it was raining. i knew i wouldn't make it so i decided to kill my frustration and disappointment by going back to sleep.
i woke up again at 10:30 am, still disappointed at myself. i decided to hit the gym and do a 10k on the mill... i am now a proud 10k finisher!!!
time: 01:37:24
pace: 09:42 min/km
calories: 917
i went to nike bhs to, hopefully, get a finisher's bracelet but they already left (i was there at exactly 5:00 pm). they were supposed to be there until 5:00 pm. oh well the good news is, the staff told me they still have bracelets left but they are not authorized to distribute them. had i made it to the race, i would have been at rank 271 out of the 300 participants.
i guess it helped that i did two practice runs last wednesday and thursday. someone from nikeplus forum shared her itunes code with me. she's from canada and she doesn't have an itunes account (ako meron) to download the free my first 10k training workout with jay blahnik. it is a workout that prepares the listener for the nike+ human race 10k event. so i downloaded it for her and i sent her the link. kaso protected file pala sya (itunes way of addressing piracy) kaya i converted it pa by burning it to a cd and uploading it again to itunes. ayun happy na sya, happy din ako. the workout is 40 minutes long. according to coach jay if you can complete the entire workout, even just once, you will be able to cross the 10k finish line.
warm up: 5 minutes power walk, walk as fast as you can without feeling winded, this is just a warm up.
easy walk/run: 4 minutes steady endurance pace, this shoulder be tougher than the warm up pace but not uncomfortable. do your best to run during the 4 minutes but if you need to walk some or all of it, go ahead. just go at a faster pace that you've done so far.
1st speed interval: for the next 10 minutes, do a 1 minute easy pace then 1 minute strong fast race pace, 5 total. if you've been mostly walking so far, now is the time to run. remember, you get a break every minute.
slow it down. switch to a pace that lets you catch your break. once you have, do an easy run or strong power walk for the next 10 minutes to build endurance. if you're new to training and you feel maxed out, cool down for a few minutes then end your workout. if you're pushing on, make sure your pace is back up to a strong power walk or an easy run. this should feel tougher than your warm up but not as demanding as the speed interval. you can mix power walk and easy run in this set.
2nd speed interval: do a quick body scan. if you feel like you've hit your limit, start to cool down. same speed intervals as before. 1 minute easy pace then 1 minute strong fast race pace, 5 total. this burst are what make you fitter and faster. be aggressive but don't over do it.
congratulations!!! now, cool down for 3 minutes.
friday night, i was convinced that the nike+ sportband is busted (thanks to elbert of philmug for offering to have it replaced). i asked my cousin to lend me her sportkit, she agreed (after i promised to bring her sonja's cupcakes). went to work early on saturday only to find out my meeting was cancelled. feeling sleepy all day.
after work, went to check the nike and adidas sale at megamall. had to wait 20 minutes in line just to pay one shirt. i wanted to leave na nga but its a really nice climacool shirt from adidas so i said what the heck (actually "sige na nga" ni english ko lang para sosyal).
then i went to trinoma to get my ipod earphone replacement. you see, my ipod warrantly already expired last june but with some twist of fate e next year pa ang expiration nya as per apple's record. e di maigi, i've been a nice ipod fan naman. i was having a hard time finding an atm in trinoma. unlike ayala center makati, wala sila masyado bpi atm dun. naliligaw na nga ako sa pasikot sikot nila. tamang tama malapit sa exit yung goldilocks. bumili ako nung wheaten bread health tinapay. i could eat this kahit walang palaman kasi masarap sya talaga. but for breakfast, i prefer it with ludy's peanut butter (they now have a no cholesterol variant).
i got home around 9:30 pm. i was very excited for the race. nakalatag sa floor yung mga gamit ko. ipod, camera batteries, and cellophone... charged. jelly belly sports beans, audio waist pack, visor, camera, memory cards, bib, towel, changing clothes, wind jacket (in case it rains), umbrella (not for running), post race energy bar and drinks, injury kit, sunblock... all checked. i ended up sleeping at 1:30 am. i set the alarm at 3:00 am. when the alarm sounded i set it again for 3:30 am, then again at 3:45. when i woke up, 5:30 am na and it was raining. i knew i wouldn't make it so i decided to kill my frustration and disappointment by going back to sleep.
i woke up again at 10:30 am, still disappointed at myself. i decided to hit the gym and do a 10k on the mill... i am now a proud 10k finisher!!!
time: 01:37:24
pace: 09:42 min/km
calories: 917
i went to nike bhs to, hopefully, get a finisher's bracelet but they already left (i was there at exactly 5:00 pm). they were supposed to be there until 5:00 pm. oh well the good news is, the staff told me they still have bracelets left but they are not authorized to distribute them. had i made it to the race, i would have been at rank 271 out of the 300 participants.
i guess it helped that i did two practice runs last wednesday and thursday. someone from nikeplus forum shared her itunes code with me. she's from canada and she doesn't have an itunes account (ako meron) to download the free my first 10k training workout with jay blahnik. it is a workout that prepares the listener for the nike+ human race 10k event. so i downloaded it for her and i sent her the link. kaso protected file pala sya (itunes way of addressing piracy) kaya i converted it pa by burning it to a cd and uploading it again to itunes. ayun happy na sya, happy din ako. the workout is 40 minutes long. according to coach jay if you can complete the entire workout, even just once, you will be able to cross the 10k finish line.
warm up: 5 minutes power walk, walk as fast as you can without feeling winded, this is just a warm up.
easy walk/run: 4 minutes steady endurance pace, this shoulder be tougher than the warm up pace but not uncomfortable. do your best to run during the 4 minutes but if you need to walk some or all of it, go ahead. just go at a faster pace that you've done so far.
1st speed interval: for the next 10 minutes, do a 1 minute easy pace then 1 minute strong fast race pace, 5 total. if you've been mostly walking so far, now is the time to run. remember, you get a break every minute.
slow it down. switch to a pace that lets you catch your break. once you have, do an easy run or strong power walk for the next 10 minutes to build endurance. if you're new to training and you feel maxed out, cool down for a few minutes then end your workout. if you're pushing on, make sure your pace is back up to a strong power walk or an easy run. this should feel tougher than your warm up but not as demanding as the speed interval. you can mix power walk and easy run in this set.
2nd speed interval: do a quick body scan. if you feel like you've hit your limit, start to cool down. same speed intervals as before. 1 minute easy pace then 1 minute strong fast race pace, 5 total. this burst are what make you fitter and faster. be aggressive but don't over do it.
congratulations!!! now, cool down for 3 minutes.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
THE PERFECT FORM - Running better, from head to toe.
By Jane Unger Hahn
Head Tilt How you hold your head is key to overall posture, which determines how efficiently you run. Let your gaze guide you. Look ahead naturally, not down at your feet, and scan the horizon. This will straighten your neck and back, and bring them into alignment. Don't allow your chin to jut out.
Shoulders Shoulders play an important role in keeping your upper body relaxed while you run, which is critical to maintaining efficient running posture. For optimum performance, your shoulders should be low and loose, not high and tight. As you tire on a run, don't let them creep up toward your ears. If they do, shake them out to release the tension. Your shoulders also need to remain level and shouldn't dip from side to side with each stride.
Arms Even though running is primarily a lower-body activity, your arms aren't just along for the ride. Your hands control the tension in your upper body, while your arm swing works in conjunction with your leg stride to drive you forward. Keep your hands in an unclenched fist, with your fingers lightly touching your palms. Imagine yourself trying to carry a potato chip in each hand without crushing it. Your arms should swing mostly forward and back, not across your body,between waist and lower-chest level. Your elbows should be bent at about a 90-degree angle. When you feel your fists clenching or your forearms tensing, drop your arms to your sides and shake them out for a few seconds to release the tension.
Torso The position of your torso while running is affected by the position of your head and shoulders. With your head up and looking ahead and your shoulders low and loose, your torso and back naturally straighten to allow you to run in an efficient, upright position that promotes optimal lung capacity and stride length. Many track coaches describe this ideal torso position as "running tall" and it means you need to stretch yourself up to your full height with your back comfortably straight. If you start to slouch during a run take a deep breath and feel yourself naturally straighten. As you exhale simply maintain that upright position.
Hips Your hips are your center of gravity, so they're key to good running posture. The proper position of your torso while running helps to ensure your hips will also be in the ideal position. With your torso and back comfortably upright and straight, your hips naturally fall into proper alignment--pointing you straight ahead. If you allow your torso to hunch over or lean too far forward during a run, your pelvis will tilt forward as well, which can put pressure on your lower back and throw the rest of your lower body out of alignment. When trying to gauge the position of your hips, think of your pelvis as a bowl filled with marbles, then try not to spill the marbles by tilting the bowl.
Legs/Stride While sprinters need to lift their knees high to achieve maximum leg power, distance runners don't need such an exaggerated knee lift--it's simply too hard to sustain for any length of time. Instead, efficient endurance running requires just a slight knee lift, a quick leg turnover, and a short stride. Together, these will facilitate fluid forward movement instead of diverting (and wasting) energy. When running with the proper stride length, your feet should land directly underneath your body. As your foot strikes the ground, your knee should be slightly flexed so that it can bend naturally on impact. If your lower leg (below the knee) extends out in front of your body, your stride is too long.
Ankles/Feet To run well, you need to push off the ground with maximum force. With each step, your foot should hit the ground lightly--landing between your heel and midfoot--then quickly roll forward. Keep your ankle flexed as your foot rolls forward to create more force for push-off. As you roll onto your toes, try to spring off the ground. You should feel your calf muscles propelling you forward on each step. Your feet should not slap loudly as they hit the ground. Good running is springy and quiet.
Head Tilt How you hold your head is key to overall posture, which determines how efficiently you run. Let your gaze guide you. Look ahead naturally, not down at your feet, and scan the horizon. This will straighten your neck and back, and bring them into alignment. Don't allow your chin to jut out.
Shoulders Shoulders play an important role in keeping your upper body relaxed while you run, which is critical to maintaining efficient running posture. For optimum performance, your shoulders should be low and loose, not high and tight. As you tire on a run, don't let them creep up toward your ears. If they do, shake them out to release the tension. Your shoulders also need to remain level and shouldn't dip from side to side with each stride.
Arms Even though running is primarily a lower-body activity, your arms aren't just along for the ride. Your hands control the tension in your upper body, while your arm swing works in conjunction with your leg stride to drive you forward. Keep your hands in an unclenched fist, with your fingers lightly touching your palms. Imagine yourself trying to carry a potato chip in each hand without crushing it. Your arms should swing mostly forward and back, not across your body,between waist and lower-chest level. Your elbows should be bent at about a 90-degree angle. When you feel your fists clenching or your forearms tensing, drop your arms to your sides and shake them out for a few seconds to release the tension.
Torso The position of your torso while running is affected by the position of your head and shoulders. With your head up and looking ahead and your shoulders low and loose, your torso and back naturally straighten to allow you to run in an efficient, upright position that promotes optimal lung capacity and stride length. Many track coaches describe this ideal torso position as "running tall" and it means you need to stretch yourself up to your full height with your back comfortably straight. If you start to slouch during a run take a deep breath and feel yourself naturally straighten. As you exhale simply maintain that upright position.
Hips Your hips are your center of gravity, so they're key to good running posture. The proper position of your torso while running helps to ensure your hips will also be in the ideal position. With your torso and back comfortably upright and straight, your hips naturally fall into proper alignment--pointing you straight ahead. If you allow your torso to hunch over or lean too far forward during a run, your pelvis will tilt forward as well, which can put pressure on your lower back and throw the rest of your lower body out of alignment. When trying to gauge the position of your hips, think of your pelvis as a bowl filled with marbles, then try not to spill the marbles by tilting the bowl.
Legs/Stride While sprinters need to lift their knees high to achieve maximum leg power, distance runners don't need such an exaggerated knee lift--it's simply too hard to sustain for any length of time. Instead, efficient endurance running requires just a slight knee lift, a quick leg turnover, and a short stride. Together, these will facilitate fluid forward movement instead of diverting (and wasting) energy. When running with the proper stride length, your feet should land directly underneath your body. As your foot strikes the ground, your knee should be slightly flexed so that it can bend naturally on impact. If your lower leg (below the knee) extends out in front of your body, your stride is too long.
Ankles/Feet To run well, you need to push off the ground with maximum force. With each step, your foot should hit the ground lightly--landing between your heel and midfoot--then quickly roll forward. Keep your ankle flexed as your foot rolls forward to create more force for push-off. As you roll onto your toes, try to spring off the ground. You should feel your calf muscles propelling you forward on each step. Your feet should not slap loudly as they hit the ground. Good running is springy and quiet.
Nike Philippines Store Directory
This morning, I wanted to find out which Nike store still carries the model that I want. Unfortunately Nike.com.ph doesn't have the store's contact details in their store locator section. So I decided to put up a Nike store directory list.
YES, I verified these numbers by calling one branch and asking for another branch's number.
Please let me know if there are updates so I can post it here.
NIKE FLAGSHIP STORE
Bonifacio High Street
Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
856-2586 / 856-2587
NIKE PARK
NIKE PARK EASTWOOD
A3-3B & 2F-3B Citywalk II, Eastwood City
E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave., Quezon City
687-3720 / 687-2891
NIKE PARK FESTIVAL MALL
Level 2, Festival Supermall
Filinvest
Alabang, Muntinlupa City
850-6537
NIKE PARK GALLERIA
Level 2 Expansion Mall, Robinsons Galleria
Ortigas Center , Pasig City
631-3610
NIKE PARK GATEWAY
Level 1, Gateway Mall
Araneta Center , Cubao, Quezon City
912-8468
NIKE PARK GLORIETTA 4
Level 2, Glorietta 4
Ayala Center , Makati
729-1473 / 813-0082
NIKE PARK GREENBELT 3
Level 1 Phase 1B, Greenbelt 3
Ayala Center , Makati
757-4491
NIKE PARK PODIUM
Level 3, The Podium
ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong
687-7505
NIKE PARK ROBINSON'S ERMITA
Level 2 Padre Faura Wing, Robinson's Place Ermita
Pedro Gil cor. Adriatico Sts.
Ermita, Manila
522-8625
NIKE PARK SM FAIRVIEW
Level 1, SM Fairview
Regalado Ave. Ext., Lagro, Quezon City
937-2848
NIKE PARK SM MALL OF ASIA
Level 2 Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia
Bay Boulevard, Pasay City
556-0789
NIKE PARK SM MANILA
Level 2, SM City Manila
Concepcion cor. Arroceros & San Marcelino Sts., Manila
400-4674
NIKE PARK SM SOUTHMALL
Level 1, SM Southmall
Zapote Road, Las Piñas
800-0797 & 98
NIKE PARK STA. LUCIA
Level 2, Phase 3 Sta. Lucia East Grandmall
Marcos Hi-Way, Cainta, Rizal
682-3022
NIKE PARK TUTUBAN
Level 1, Tutuban Center Mall 2
C.M. Recto, Tondo, Manila
901-3547 / 252-5132
NIKE STADIUM
NIKE STADIUM ALABANG TOWN CENTER
Level 2 Expansion Wing, Alabang Town Center
Alabang, Muntinlupa City
850-6292
NIKE STADIUM ISETANN RECTO
Level 3, Isetann Recto
Recto, Manila
733-1288
NIKE STADIUM GLORIETTA 3
Level 3 Teen Zone, Glorietta 3
Ayala Center, Makati
(I lost the number. Call the Glorietta Concierge at 752 7272 / 813 3396)
NIKE STADIUM PAVILION MALL BIÑAN
Level 1, Pavilion Mall
35km San Antonio Biñan, Laguna
(049) 411-5368
NIKE STADIUM ROBINSON'S METRO EAST PASIG
Level 3, Robinson's Metro East
Pasig
681-1604
NIKE STADIUM ROCKWELL POWERPLANT
Level 3, Rockwell Powerplant Mall
Rockwell Complex, Makati City
756-5008
NIKE STADIUM SHANGRI-LA
Level 2, Shangri-la Plaza Mall
Mandaluyong City
638-3841
NIKE STADIUM SM BACOOR
Level 2, SM City Bacoor
Bacoor, Cavite City
(046) 502.0388
NIKE STADIUM SM MEGAMALL
Level 1, SM Mega Mall Bldg. A
Mandaluyong City
634-0451
NIKE STADIUM SM NORTH EDSA
Basement Level, SM City North Edsa
EDSA, Quezon City
920-3153
NIKE FORUM (for WOMEN)
NIKE FORUM (for WOMEN) GALLERIA
Level 3, Robinsons Galleria Expansion Mall
Ortigas Center , Pasig City
637-5754
NIKE FORUM (for WOMEN) GREENBELT IV
Level 3, Greenbelt IV
Ayala Center , Makati City
757-6345
NIKE FORUM GREENHILLS SHOPPING CENTER
Connecticut Carpark
San Juan, Metro Manila
724-0838
NIKE FORUM (for WOMEN) ROBINSON'S ERMITA
Level 3 Pedro Gil Wing, Robinson's Place Ermita
Ermita, Manila
NIKE FORUM (for WOMEN) TRINOMA
Level 2, Trinoma Mall
Quezon City
901-3591
NIKE OUTLET STORE
Paseo De Sta. Rosa
Sta. Rosa, Laguna
520-8497
NIKE PROVINCIAL STORES
Ayala Center Cebu
(032) 232-1038
Robinson's Cebu
(032) 254-2269
Robinson's Bacolod
(034) 441-2339
BIG R Cagayan De Oro
(088) 856-6644
Island City Mall Bohol
(038) 501-7247
KCC Mall of Gensan
(083) 301-7412
Robinson's Lipa, Batangas
(043) 756-5067
YES, I verified these numbers by calling one branch and asking for another branch's number.
Please let me know if there are updates so I can post it here.
NIKE FLAGSHIP STORE
Bonifacio High Street
Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
856-2586 / 856-2587
NIKE PARK
NIKE PARK EASTWOOD
A3-3B & 2F-3B Citywalk II, Eastwood City
E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave., Quezon City
687-3720 / 687-2891
NIKE PARK FESTIVAL MALL
Level 2, Festival Supermall
Filinvest
Alabang, Muntinlupa City
850-6537
NIKE PARK GALLERIA
Level 2 Expansion Mall, Robinsons Galleria
Ortigas Center , Pasig City
631-3610
NIKE PARK GATEWAY
Level 1, Gateway Mall
Araneta Center , Cubao, Quezon City
912-8468
NIKE PARK GLORIETTA 4
Level 2, Glorietta 4
Ayala Center , Makati
729-1473 / 813-0082
NIKE PARK GREENBELT 3
Level 1 Phase 1B, Greenbelt 3
Ayala Center , Makati
757-4491
NIKE PARK PODIUM
Level 3, The Podium
ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong
687-7505
NIKE PARK ROBINSON'S ERMITA
Level 2 Padre Faura Wing, Robinson's Place Ermita
Pedro Gil cor. Adriatico Sts.
Ermita, Manila
522-8625
NIKE PARK SM FAIRVIEW
Level 1, SM Fairview
Regalado Ave. Ext., Lagro, Quezon City
937-2848
NIKE PARK SM MALL OF ASIA
Level 2 Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia
Bay Boulevard, Pasay City
556-0789
NIKE PARK SM MANILA
Level 2, SM City Manila
Concepcion cor. Arroceros & San Marcelino Sts., Manila
400-4674
NIKE PARK SM SOUTHMALL
Level 1, SM Southmall
Zapote Road, Las Piñas
800-0797 & 98
NIKE PARK STA. LUCIA
Level 2, Phase 3 Sta. Lucia East Grandmall
Marcos Hi-Way, Cainta, Rizal
682-3022
NIKE PARK TUTUBAN
Level 1, Tutuban Center Mall 2
C.M. Recto, Tondo, Manila
901-3547 / 252-5132
NIKE STADIUM
NIKE STADIUM ALABANG TOWN CENTER
Level 2 Expansion Wing, Alabang Town Center
Alabang, Muntinlupa City
850-6292
NIKE STADIUM ISETANN RECTO
Level 3, Isetann Recto
Recto, Manila
733-1288
NIKE STADIUM GLORIETTA 3
Level 3 Teen Zone, Glorietta 3
Ayala Center, Makati
(I lost the number. Call the Glorietta Concierge at 752 7272 / 813 3396)
NIKE STADIUM PAVILION MALL BIÑAN
Level 1, Pavilion Mall
35km San Antonio Biñan, Laguna
(049) 411-5368
NIKE STADIUM ROBINSON'S METRO EAST PASIG
Level 3, Robinson's Metro East
Pasig
681-1604
NIKE STADIUM ROCKWELL POWERPLANT
Level 3, Rockwell Powerplant Mall
Rockwell Complex, Makati City
756-5008
NIKE STADIUM SHANGRI-LA
Level 2, Shangri-la Plaza Mall
Mandaluyong City
638-3841
NIKE STADIUM SM BACOOR
Level 2, SM City Bacoor
Bacoor, Cavite City
(046) 502.0388
NIKE STADIUM SM MEGAMALL
Level 1, SM Mega Mall Bldg. A
Mandaluyong City
634-0451
NIKE STADIUM SM NORTH EDSA
Basement Level, SM City North Edsa
EDSA, Quezon City
920-3153
NIKE FORUM (for WOMEN)
NIKE FORUM (for WOMEN) GALLERIA
Level 3, Robinsons Galleria Expansion Mall
Ortigas Center , Pasig City
637-5754
NIKE FORUM (for WOMEN) GREENBELT IV
Level 3, Greenbelt IV
Ayala Center , Makati City
757-6345
NIKE FORUM GREENHILLS SHOPPING CENTER
Connecticut Carpark
San Juan, Metro Manila
724-0838
NIKE FORUM (for WOMEN) ROBINSON'S ERMITA
Level 3 Pedro Gil Wing, Robinson's Place Ermita
Ermita, Manila
NIKE FORUM (for WOMEN) TRINOMA
Level 2, Trinoma Mall
Quezon City
901-3591
NIKE OUTLET STORE
Paseo De Sta. Rosa
Sta. Rosa, Laguna
520-8497
NIKE PROVINCIAL STORES
Ayala Center Cebu
(032) 232-1038
Robinson's Cebu
(032) 254-2269
Robinson's Bacolod
(034) 441-2339
BIG R Cagayan De Oro
(088) 856-6644
Island City Mall Bohol
(038) 501-7247
KCC Mall of Gensan
(083) 301-7412
Robinson's Lipa, Batangas
(043) 756-5067
Saturday, August 16, 2008
A Hard Day's Night
Hi! So this is my very first post for Race Anatomy. Welcome and thank you for reading!
I really don't know what else to say. I think I should explain what the blog is all about, right?
Ok, Race Anatomy is a newbie runner's blog. I am not a passionate runner nor would I call myself a fun runner (coz i'm not really enjoying it yet). I run... I need to run because I have to get back in shape (although round is a very cute shape. "cute ka naman e, mataba ka lang..."). I get tired easily, pag umaakyat ako sa hagdan ng MRT hinihingal ako ng sobra; I snore a lot, minsan kahit gising ako naghihilik ako... pag ako natulog ng lunch sa office, wala nang ibang nakakatulog sa lakas ko maghilik; I'm running out of office clothes to wear.
I can't think of a single reason why I should run, but I can think of a thousand reasons why I shouldn't. There comes a moment when it's more than just a game, and you either take that step forward or turn around and walk away. I could quit, but here's the thing, I love the playing field (weh! pa cheeseburger ka naman...).
My very first run was just last March at Condura Race for Tubbataha '08. I was just checking at whay my officemate was doing, next thing I knew she was already asking me if I want to run 5k or 10k. To tell you honestly, I joined it just to get the race shirt.
After Condura, there's the Run with Pringles, Action & Fitness Live, and Rush to Mizuno Infinity Run. None of which I have attended (He he he). I did run in the 4th Bonifacio Global City Fun Run and JAL Run for a Cause (o ha!).
I am so tired right now kasi ang layo ng nilakad ko kanina tapos ang tagal pa dumating ng bus. I wasn't able to take a nap during the trip because the tv was very loud. I was supposed to be asleep now but I promised myself that I'll start this blog. I'm still familiarizing myself with all these settings which I have to make and I am running out of things to share.
That's all for now,
See you at the finish line!
I really don't know what else to say. I think I should explain what the blog is all about, right?
Ok, Race Anatomy is a newbie runner's blog. I am not a passionate runner nor would I call myself a fun runner (coz i'm not really enjoying it yet). I run... I need to run because I have to get back in shape (although round is a very cute shape. "cute ka naman e, mataba ka lang..."). I get tired easily, pag umaakyat ako sa hagdan ng MRT hinihingal ako ng sobra; I snore a lot, minsan kahit gising ako naghihilik ako... pag ako natulog ng lunch sa office, wala nang ibang nakakatulog sa lakas ko maghilik; I'm running out of office clothes to wear.
I can't think of a single reason why I should run, but I can think of a thousand reasons why I shouldn't. There comes a moment when it's more than just a game, and you either take that step forward or turn around and walk away. I could quit, but here's the thing, I love the playing field (weh! pa cheeseburger ka naman...).
My very first run was just last March at Condura Race for Tubbataha '08. I was just checking at whay my officemate was doing, next thing I knew she was already asking me if I want to run 5k or 10k. To tell you honestly, I joined it just to get the race shirt.
After Condura, there's the Run with Pringles, Action & Fitness Live, and Rush to Mizuno Infinity Run. None of which I have attended (He he he). I did run in the 4th Bonifacio Global City Fun Run and JAL Run for a Cause (o ha!).
I am so tired right now kasi ang layo ng nilakad ko kanina tapos ang tagal pa dumating ng bus. I wasn't able to take a nap during the trip because the tv was very loud. I was supposed to be asleep now but I promised myself that I'll start this blog. I'm still familiarizing myself with all these settings which I have to make and I am running out of things to share.
That's all for now,
See you at the finish line!
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